Making heads or tails out of training camp reports is always dangerous business, and an invitation to be let down. With that said, you don’t want to outright dismiss positive reports, especially from players that you expect them from. Through just a few days of Buccaneers practice, rookie tight end O.J. Howard has managed to make several highlight worthy plays as a pass catcher, and has shown out as a blocker as well. Aside from some scattered drops, we’ve received almost nothing but glowing reports from media members, coaches and players in regards to Howard.
Howard’s first major highlight of camp came with him lined up in the slot, matched up with safety J.